Wednesday 9 May, 2 pm, http://glo.li/KX4GAQ
http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/04/30/world-of-work-wednesdays-working-in-science/
Science is part of our everyday life and Life Sciences are particularly important, with stories on the news nearly every week telling us about new medical technologies and treatments for diseases. Science requires individuals with many skills and interests – and not all scientists work in a laboratory. The panel for this session al have different jobs and their qualifications, training and experiences are varied.
Category Archives: Subjects and Themes
Children’s photography exhibition a resounding success
The winning photographs in the Art in the Windows project were unveiled to the public in Cupar on Friday (27 April), and over 200 people came to see them.
Pupils from the four primary and secondary schools in Cupar worked with a professional photographer on the ‘Art in the Windows’ project for two months, photographing themselves getting active around the town to inspire Cupar residents to get moving.
The Nation//Live: Work – free National Galleries/Visible Fictions event in West Dunbartonshire
Monday 7 May, 7.30pm, Free Event (30 min)
Bruce Street, Clydebank (Beside Clydebank Town Hall)
A National Galleries of Scotland Education Outreach project
in partnership with Visible Fictions and West Dunbartonshire Council Libraries and Museums
For more info visit nationalgalleries.org/nationlive <http://www.nationalgalleries.org/nationlive>
or find Jimmy Who? on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-Who/298820470173088>
The Nation//Live: Work has been written by Martin O’Connor
in collaboration with the people of Clydebank
This performance celebrates the life and legacy of Jimmy Reid, the trade unionist and one
of the leaders of the 1971-2 Work-in at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders. Created by
Glasgow-based theatre company Visible Fictions, it is part of a project coinciding
with the 40th anniversary of the Work-in. The project addresses the meaning of work
in contemporary Scotland, specifically in relation to Clydeside.
Creativity discussion – Radio 4 – chemists, writers and artists
Radio 4’s Start The Week hosted a discussion on Creativity this morning that can be heard on BBC iPlayer here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gnq8y
The show features Jonah Lehrer, a contributing editor at Wired and an author, experimental sound artist Scanner, novelist Joanna Kavenna, and the chemist Rachel O’Reilly.
Big Dance Schools Pledge 2012 (English and Gaelic)
The Big Dance Schools Pledge 2012 is a mass participation event taking place all over the UK and around the world on the 18 May 2012 – the same day that the Olympic Torch arrives in the UK. Over 260 schools worldwide took in the Schools Pledge 2011 and teachers can now register via the Big Dance 2012 website to receive details on how their school can take part in 2012.
Renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor will be choreographing a routine for Big Dance 2012, details of which will available to download from the Big Dance website in January.
For the Gaelic translation:
Youngsters invited to take part in Glenrothes photo competition
Young people in Glenrothes are being asked to celebrate their town’s public art in a photo competition that will culminate in an exhibition in Rothes Halls this summer. Historic Scotland has recently recognised the importance of Glenrothes public art by listing several sculptures, and the agency has also produced a free downloadable booklet offering maps and trails. These unique art works are being recognised by Historic Scotland with a competition that aims to reflect the diverse and exciting range of 140 public sculptures, which have become integral to the town’s character.
The “My Place” photo competition is open in two categories, under 16 years old, and 16 and over, with prizes for all winners. Full details of how to enter can be found at http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/glenrothestownart.htm <http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/glenrothestownart.htm> .
Old meets New at Huntingtower Castle
Perth and Kinross Council reports that pupils from Our Lady’s RC Primary School in Letham visited Huntingtower Castle on Thursday 26 April 2012 to hand over a wall hanging they have made, inspired by their recent studies of the Castle and its history.
Our Lady’s Primary School have been participating in Living Communities, an exciting project funded by Perth & Kinross Council and the Gannochy Trust, with the aim of bringing local heritage alive.
Childnet Film Competition 2012 – enter now!
Positive and inspiring use of the internet is at the heart of the Childnet Film Challenge 2012. Childnet is inviting all schools and youth organisations in the UK to enter their challenge. Two separate projects are in place for primary and secondary aged children.
This year’s themes are:
Primary: The internet can make your life much easier, let me show you!
Secondary: ‘I’m a technophobe, get me out of here!’ Can you convert a technophobe to the wonders of the internet?
To find out more about this year’s competition visit: http://childnet.com/film-2012/ <http://childnet.com/film-2012/>
All shortlisted finalists will be invited to a private screening of their film with Childnet’s judging panel at a cinema in central London and will be awarded some great prizes.
The competition closes on Friday 15 June at 5 pm.
If you would like to register a group of young people for the challenge please do so at film@childnet.com <mailto:film@childnet.com> .
Poetry competition means pupils are well-versed on recycling
Midlothian Council has launched a poetry competition for primary pupils in the county. Prizes include a visit to a factory to see what happens to materials collected for recycling and to find out more about what they can be turned into, a recycling goody bag and the chance for pupils to star in their own video reading their award-winning entry. The winning poem will also be printed in the council’s waste aware trailer which will be visiting gala days across the county this summer.
David Walliams – online event
Scottish Book Trust will be starting its new Authors Live programme with two online events. These events are free and are available to watch live for everyone in the UK.
David Walliams: 10 May 2012, 11 am, P4-7, ages 8-12
You have seen him on your TV; now watch him on your whiteboard! Multi-talented funny man David Walliams will be talking about his hilarious new book Gangsta Granny.
Join us on 14 June in Celebrating Summer of Song and the Olympic Torch Relay in Scotland with award winning author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers.
